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Camera shutter counter

A calm shutter count checker for photographers — upload once, read the mileage from your file's metadata, get a shareable certificate when it works.

What this tool does

This tool reads the shutter actuation counter from straight-out-of-camera JPEG or RAW files — helpful if you are buying or selling a body, checking a working camera, or just curious about mileage.

We only pull the metadata we need, then the temporary file copy is deleted. We do not keep or share your images. If your camera does not write a readable count into its files, we will say so clearly — we do not guess.

Upload a camera file

Choose an unedited JPEG, HEIC, or RAW straight from the camera — your check starts as soon as you pick a file. See supported cameras for examples, or manual methods if no count appears.

Privacy

Your file uploads directly to temporary FedWed storage, then our servers send a link to the secure extractor for a one-time metadata read. The temporary file is removed right after that step. When a check is recorded, we only store the count, brand, model, and share link — not the image.

Successfully tested models

These camera models have appeared in at least one FedWed shutter check saved with high extractor confidence. The list is built from real usage and grows over time — if yours is not listed, it may still work (or metadata may not expose a count). Always use an original, straight-out-of-camera file.

Canon

  • Canon EOS R5
  • Canon EOS R6
  • Canon EOS R6m2
  • Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Sony

  • ILCE-6400A
  • ILCE-7M3
  • ILCE-7M4
  • ILCE-7M5
  • ILCE-9
  • ILCE-9M2
  • SLT-A77V

Nikon

  • NIKON D3200
  • NIKON D700
  • NIKON D7000
  • NIKON D7200
  • NIKON D7500
  • NIKON D850
  • NIKON Z 6_2
  • NIKON Z 7_2
  • NIKON Z f
  • NIKON Z fc
  • NIKON ZR

Fujifilm

  • X-H2S
  • X100V

If your camera does not show a clear shutter count in the tool, we will explain that on the result screen (your file can still be fine). For manual options, see Finding your shutter count another way below.

Finding your shutter count another way

Not every camera writes a clear shutter count into photo metadata. When that happens, the most reliable options are:

  • Check your camera's menus or service screen. Many bodies have a hidden or service menu that shows total actuations; search for your exact model plus "service menu shutter count".
  • Ask the manufacturer or an authorised service centre. They can often read the internal counter directly — for example when the camera goes in for a sensor clean or inspection.
  • Use trusted, model-specific guides. Some brands have unofficial button-press sequences or tools that only work for certain models; always follow instructions from a reputable source.

For now, FedWed's shutter counter focuses on cameras that expose a clear, machine-readable count in their files (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, and some others — by all means try yours, but we cannot promise every body). If your camera is not supported yet, it does not mean anything is wrong with your files — only that the manufacturer keeps that number somewhere we cannot read it for you.

How this shutter counter works

  • You upload a straight-out-of-camera JPEG or RAW — not a Lightroom or Photoshop export.
  • The file goes straight to temporary storage; our server then asks a secure extractor to read metadata only.
  • We look for brand-specific shutter count fields in EXIF and maker notes where the camera exposes them.
  • We never store or share your image; once the check finishes, the temporary copy is removed.
  • If your camera does not expose a shutter count in that file, we tell you — we do not invent a number.

Camera shutter counter FAQ

Do you store my photos?
Your file uploads directly to temporary FedWed cloud storage, then our servers pass a one-time link to the secure extractor. That temporary copy is deleted immediately after the read. Saved results only store the count, brand, model, and share link — not the image.
Why JPEG or RAW from the camera?
Editing apps often strip or rewrite metadata. A straight-out-of-camera JPEG or RAW keeps the tags our checker needs for an accurate actuation count.
Why might my camera not show a shutter count?
Some files do not embed the count, or software has removed it. Try another unedited file from the camera, or your manufacturer's desktop utility. The Successfully tested models section lists real bodies that have already produced a high-confidence read on FedWed — it grows over time and is not a complete catalogue.
Why does shutter count matter when buying or selling a camera?
The shutter count is a rough measure of how much a camera has been used. Buyers often use it to compare similar listings; sellers use it to set fair expectations alongside condition and service history.
What is a high shutter count for Canon, Sony, Nikon or Fujifilm?
It depends on the exact model: entry-level bodies often have lower rated lifespans than pro lines. Treat counts as one signal — cosmetics, sensor health, and maintenance matter too.
Can shutter count be reset?
The mechanical count is not something end users should expect to reset legitimately. If a count looks inconsistent with the camera's condition, dig deeper before you buy.
Does the FedWed shutter counter include electronic shutter actuations?
It depends what your camera writes into the file’s metadata. Many bodies report mechanical actuations, electronic-only captures, or a combined total — and the exact field varies by brand and firmware. FedWed displays what your unedited file exposes; if you mainly shoot electronic shutter, compare against your camera manual to interpret the number.
Does FedWed check the shutter count on film cameras?
No. This tool reads digital metadata from JPEG, HEIC, or RAW files. Film cameras do not embed a shutter tally in a file for us to read — and a scan of your negatives is still not the camera’s mechanical counter. (We still respect anyone loading Portra on a Sunday.)
Can the shutter in a camera be repaired or replaced, and would that reset the counter to zero?
Shutter replacement or repair does not reliably reset the counter to zero — behaviour depends on the manufacturer, whether parts store counts on the shutter assembly or in firmware, and whether the work was official service. After major service, the count may stay the same, change, or be less trustworthy; use it alongside service paperwork and a physical inspection.
What other factors affect the life and performance of a camera?
Rated shutter life is an engineering estimate, not an expiry date. Real-world wear depends on environment (heat, humidity, dust), physical knocks, how often you use mechanical versus electronic shutter, video versus stills workload, sensor cleaning, storage conditions, and maintenance history. A mid-count body that was babied can outlast a neglected low-count one.